Florida A&M assistant baseball coach Brett Richardson will be the next head baseball coach at Alcorn State.

Herman Shelton, the Mississippi school's sports information director, confirmed the hire via phone on Tuesday and the school released a statement on Wednesday. Richardson replaces Barret Rey, the SWAC's Coach of the Year in 2011.

The Braves finished last season 16-40 (7-18 SWAC).

"We are excited to have Coach Richardson join our staff," said Alcorn State Athletic Director Derek Horne, who was the AD at FAMU from 2010 until 2013.

"He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to share with our student-athletes. We have an experienced team returning and look forward to him stepping in and shaping our baseball team into a competitive program."

Richardson, an 18-year veteran at FAMU, made his first NCAA tournament appearance last season after the Rattlers finished the regular season 23-23 and won the MEAC title.

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